OldFastGuy Looking at the RSL

I'll be pulling the trigger in a few weeks and have been researching the Vamoots, Vamoots CR and even the RSL. Anyone over 50 out there riding the RSL? I understand the custom concept of relaxing the angles but in my mind that would defeat the purpose of buying the RSL.

I compared the geometry of a 55cm RSL and CR and other than a much shorter (cause of the top tube angle?) seat tube, the RSL seemed pretty close to the CR. Having said that the wheelbase of the RSL is going to be shorter. Other differences seem to be the BB30 bottom bracket and the beefier head tube on a stock RSL. i.e. stuff would be stiffer.

I guess my question is the comfort of the RSL. I think my racing days are over but I want a sweet bike for the golden years. The RSL may be a bit much and I would therefore go with the CR.

Not quite "over 50" but almost (about a year to go now) and have been riding an RSL for about a year now. I rode about 4000 miles on it last year in everything from 10 mile TTs to 100 mile sportives and all things in between. I am about 5'8" and riding a 54cm. So far have not had any issues with the stiffness or geometry making me feel old (although I did have to forgo the BB30 in favour of a standard threaded BB as it was the only way I could get a standard Campy UT crank to clear the chainstays).

Riding 'cross against 130lb 18 year olds, now that makes me feel old :-).